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    CORP Winter Bike Maintenance Clinics - Registration Open!

    in News
    The Hermit
    December 09, 2024, 03:00 PM

    Tune up your ride for 2025! Join our Winter Bike Maintenance Clinics to learn essential bike setup, maintenance and repair skills. All proceeds support local trail building. CORP members get a discount! Makes a great gift too!

    Many thanks to our partners Trek Bicycles Madison West, Slow Roll Cycles, Machinery Row Bicycles and Neff Cycle Service for hosting! Register Here<!-- ***begin*** fb og image --><!-- ** DO NOT ALTER OR REMOVE THIS CONTENT ** --><!-- ***end*** fb og image -->

    Thanks for an awesome annual meeting!

    in News
    The Hermit
    December 09, 2024, 02:54 PM

    Thanks to all who were able to attend our annual meeting last Saturday night! It was great see so many old friends as well as to meet our newest members.

    We were thrilled to recognize our newest trail stewards (Meg Doll, Dave Kitkowski, Dan Dacko, Karl Wigdal, Jay Gunderson, Mike Hankard, Ben Neff, Jim Grant, Matt Hamann, Corey Nelson, Jeff Iverson, Mike McGarry), honor retiring IT volunteers (William Lorman, Rick Nowak and Gary Schweisthal) for their many years of contributions, recognize our top area NICA teams for their Teen Trail Corps (TTC) contributions (Sauk Prairie, Madison West, and Mt Horeb High Schools), our top NICA student athlete for TTC hours, Rowan Leudtke from Madison West.

    We also voted to elect board members Ben Neff (President), John Middleton (Treasurer) and Bob Hubanks (VP Events) to their next two year term.

    We want to thank the generous donations of beer from Delta Beer Lab, n/a beer from Untitled Art, volunteer awards from Underground Meats and finally to Slow Roll Cycles for hosting this fun party!

    Re: Fall trail cleanup

    in Blue Mound
    Creeper
    December 03, 2024, 06:42 PM

    Trees down
    Overload at the top of the road down
    After the third climb
    On the last part between BMPark road and the Gneiss loop

    New Glarus Woods Grand Opening

    in News
    benon2wheelsNG
    October 23, 2024, 11:45 AM

    The Friends of New Glarus Woods hosted the grand opening of New Glarus Woods State Park’s mountain bike trails Saturday, October 12. They were joined by project partners from the Wisconsin DNR and CORP. Local sponsors include Colony Brands Foundation, New Glarus Brewing Co., Dirty Dog Taphaus, True Veterinary Care, the Schlecht Family Foundation, the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Fund along with generous individual donors.<!-- ***begin*** fb og image --><!-- ** DO NOT ALTER OR REMOVE THIS CONTENT ** --><!-- ***end*** fb og image -->

    Blue Mound State Park NICA Trail Repairs

    in News
    benon2wheelsNG
    October 23, 2024, 11:40 AM

    Twenty two student-athletes, coaches and others related to the Mt. Horeb/Driftless NICA crew worked on the trails at Blue Mound State Park Tuesday evening, Oct 15, before the light failed. Volunteers worked under guidance of trail steward Karl Wigdal, many for the second time. Their experience was demonstrated as they worked more independently and are getting better at using the tools. They didn't have much time with daylight but still got a bunch of drains opened up that will make the trails quicker to open after it rains. Thank you so much to everyone involved!<!-- ***begin*** fb og image --><!-- ** DO NOT ALTER OR REMOVE THIS CONTENT ** --><!-- ***end*** fb og image -->

    Re: Dogs on winter bike trails / bikejoring

    in Beginners, Newbies, Noobz, etc
    Bradley Sherman
    October 15, 2024, 06:41 AM

    Doggie looks so happy and i love this picture <3 this year winter is close are you planing to this again?😊

    Veritas and rough singletrack

    in CamRock
    DwnhillStuff
    October 01, 2024, 11:02 AM

    Hey there- thanks to all of you for keeping this amazing trail system up for us.
    I did want to post one vote to keep the non-machine built parts of Veritas if at all possible. I see someone is smoothing things out over there and I'm sure people will love what's being built.  I just hope that we can keep the rougher hand built parts of the singletrack as I'm still grieving the loss of the super fun downhill portion of Outback. I know people love the new stuff, I'm just one of those who also like the rough older style singletrack. Thanks for considering my input.

    Movie Night This Week!

    in News
    augs
    September 15, 2024, 04:37 PM

    This Thursday, CORP Movie Night returns to the Capital Brewery Beer Garden!

    • Weather looks fantastic!
    • Pre-Party Ride leaves at 5:00.
    • Doors open at 6:00, movie when it gets dark, about 7:30
    • Tickets $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door (16 and younger free!)
    • Door Prizes!
    • All proceeds benefit your local trails!
    • Burritos for sale from the Walking Jerk
    • Trailhead Ale (the beer that gives back to the trails) among other fine choices of beverage
    • All of your friends!
    • And what is sure to be an excellent film,
      !

    You don't want to miss it, hope to see you there!<!-- ***begin*** fb og image --><!-- ** DO NOT ALTER OR REMOVE THIS CONTENT ** --><!-- ***end*** fb og image -->

    Little Bellas @ Quarry Ridge Sept 9th (Free MTB Clinic for girls 9-13)

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    The Hermit
    September 04, 2024, 07:26 PM

    🚴‍♀️ FREE Little Bellas "Give it a Whirl Day"! 🚴‍♀️
    Join us on September 9, 2024, in Madison, WI, for a FREE mountain biking event for girls ages 7-13!

    🏞️ Fun, games, and trail rides in a safe, supportive environment.
    📅 When? Monday, Sept 9, 3:30 PM
    📍 Where? Quarry Ridge Recreation Area, Fitchburg, WI

    ✨ Inclusive for all backgrounds with bilingual mentors, scholarships, snacks, and bikes available!

    Register now at Little Bellas 💫
    #LittleBellas #MountainBiking #GirlsOnBikes #MadisonWI #FreeEvent #GiveItAWhirl

    Sycamore Park Woods

    in Trail Guides
    Renegade Rick
    September 04, 2024, 06:14 AM

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    Trail Map

    Trail Description

    The bike optimized singletrack at Sycamore Park consists of approximately 1.25 miles of natural surface and chip seal surface trail. The trail has an optional jump line and approximately 15 optional stone features in the chip seal trail. The natural surface trail on the west park boundary has an optional technical rock garden and an easier to moderate trail. All technical features include optional ride around lines. The chip seal trail is resistant to rain and can be considered open during all park hours. The natural surface trail should only be ridden when dry and users are not leaving ruts or footprints.

    All trails are marked with difficulty and directions arrows.

    This is a free system and is a part of Madison Bicycle Adventure Trail system and Madison Parks.


    Difficulty:

    • Main loop (Green) - beginner friendly loop that has options features that can be easily ridden around. In the northwest corner of the trail, stay right at the fork to enter the woods. This avoids the rock garden but merges back with the loop quickly.
    • Rock Garden (Blue) - more difficult section, take a left at the fork in the northwest corner of the trail to challenge yourself on the rock garden. Find your flow and pick the smoothest line.
    • Drops and Jumps (Black) - advance features off the main loop. Take a hard left off the main loop. This section starts with a drop into a step up, followed by a punchy climb to another drop and two large table-top jumps. You can continue on the main loop or turn right to session the drops and jumps again.

    Access:

    4517 Sycamore Ave, Madison, WI 53704

    Users can park on the street on Jana Lane or Pulley Drive. There is also a parking lot on Sycamore Avenue near the dog park main entrance. Follow the paved park paths to the trail entrance on the south side of the park or the north west corner of the park.

    Directionality:

    Parts of the trail are one way, watch for directional arrows and use caution on two way portions of trail and near all intersections.


    Questions or Concerns?

    Mike McGarry - Trail Steward

    To Report Damage or Trail Hazard: mike.mcgarry@madcitydirt.com

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